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DOST Halal S&T Program

Terms of Service.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of this website, operated by the Department of Science and Technology – Davao Region (DOST XI) for the Halal Science & Technology (Halal S&T) Program. By using this website, you agree to these terms.

Acceptable Use

This website is provided for the public to learn about the Halal S&T Program, request our services, and get in touch with our team. When using this site, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of this website or its underlying systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape, spam, or overload our forms or servers
  • Upload or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, or infringes on another party's rights

No Guarantee of Certification

Information on this website — including service descriptions, process timelines, and requirements — is provided to help you understand and prepare for Halal certification. It does not itself constitute a Halal certificate, and availing of any service described here does not guarantee that a product, facility, or business will be certified. Certification decisions rest with the relevant accredited certification bodies.

Intellectual Property

The DOST logo, the Halal S&T Program mark, and the content, layout, and design of this website are the property of DOST XI unless otherwise noted, and may not be reproduced or used for commercial purposes without our written permission. Materials we make available for download (such as training modules or manual templates) may be used by businesses solely for their own Halal compliance efforts.

Third-Party Links

This website may link to external websites (such as our official Facebook page or a Google Form). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party site.

No Warranty

This website and its content are provided "as is." While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and the site available, we do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects when they were last revised. Continued use of this website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

Questions about these terms can be directed to:

See also our Privacy Policy for how we handle your personal data.